The last word:
Let’s be honest, we weren’t expecting such overclocking performance from this G.SKill Trident Z5 RGB kit clocked at 7200 MT/s in CL36. Out-of-the-box performance is good, in line with what we’ve come to expect from a 7200 MT/s kit. But if we were hoping to reach 8000 MT/s in overclocking, we’d never have imagined going so high and so easily. The chips in our kit seem to be the most docile we’ve tested so far.
The good news is that, logically, a 7200 MT/s XMP profile will run smoothly on all Intel Z690/Z790 motherboards, even if they are not intended for overclocking. A kit with such good potential will allow you to see just how high your memory can go, although the IMC of your processor will also be a factor to take into account.
With a price of 280 euros on Amazon, but 360 euros at LDLC, this is quite a high price for DDR5 at 7200 MT/S, which seems to be on the rise again. You’ll have to keep an eye out for discounts, or turn to Germany, where this kit is available for 253 euros!
G.SKill Trident Z5 RGB 7200 MT/s CL36 :
We liked:
- A kit with a frequency compatible with many motherboards
- The look of the heatsinks, with an aesthetically pleasing RGB, available in white for those who want to match their components
- The quality of finish of the memory modules
- The excellent overclocking potential of Hynix M-die chips for a 7200 MT/s kit
- A voltage of 1.35 volts, which is still very reasonable
- Lifetime warranty
We would have liked :
- A lower price
We hesitated to give it a “Coup de Coeur”, but the price of the kit is still very high when you consider that some 8000 MT/s kits from the competition can be found for almost 300 euros. Despite this, it’s a very interesting kit for those who’d like to get into overclocking but don’t have the right motherboard and a processor with an excellent IMC. As soon as we get the chance, we’ll be testing this kit on an entry-level motherboard to judge its potential. Many thanks to G.SKill for making this kit available, and see you in a few days’ time for the test of the model originally clocked at 8000 MT/s.
